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Anthony Evans joins the conversation this week to talk all things Going Beyond and growing up in a ministry family, which includes his father, Dr. Tony Evans, and sister Priscilla Shirer. Anthony leads worship and Priscilla teaches at Going Beyond events, and Anthony share how special that sibling relationship is to him. He also tells us some fun behind-the-scenes stories of working in the music i...

This month on MARKED, we’re doing a fun new miniseries all about Lifeway Women Academy . Each episode of this series will release on Wednesdays, and Elizabeth Woodson joins Elizabeth Hyndman to talk to a Lifeway Women Academy teacher about her journey into theological education and how studying theology has marked her in her walk with Christ.  This week, we talked with Jen Wilkin about why it’s im...

Amy-Jo Girardier joins us on MARKED this week to discuss how to reach the next generations of Gen Z and Gen Alpha. As a pioneer of girl’s ministry, she shares how Gen Z stole her heart and gave her a passion for understanding the generations. RESOURCES: Authentic Love Teen Girls’ Bible Study Book by Amy-Jo Girardier Faithful One Teen Girls’ Bible Study eBook by Amy-Jo Girardier James Teen Girls’ B...

This week on MARKED , Melissa Spoelstra joins us, and we switch it up a bit with Elizabeth interviewing both Kelly and Melissa about You Lead 2.0 ! Kelly and Melissa discuss the women’s leadership training event You Lead 2.0—what kinds of topics will be covered, what excites them about the event, and who should come. You Lead 2.0 is a special 2-day You Lead event where you’ll gain encouragement an...

Our friend Chris Adams joins us today to talk about several upcoming Lifeway Women Bible studies she’s looking forward to this fall. Plus, she and Kelly share their three best tips for women’s ministry leaders. Chris shared what she remembers happening in churches during the 1990s and how the rise of women’s ministry happened. Keep listening until the end to hear her impactful story of what has ma...

Today we welcome Adrienne Camp back to the podcast to discuss her new Bible study, As for Me ! Adrienne shares how she landed on the title of the study, why she believes it’s important to look for Jesus in the pages of the Old Testament, and a few behind-the-scenes stories of filming the teaching videos in Southern California. In the As for Me Bible study , Adrienne invites you to join her on a jo...

Today we’re taking you behind-the-scenes of Lifeway Women as we talk with our very own Laura Magness! Have you ever wondered about the process of how a Bible study comes together? A content editor for Lifeway Women Bible studies, Laura shares fun behind-the-scenes stories, details about her job, and how she helps an author share the message God has given her. Plus, learn more about the new Lifeway...

Our culture wrestles with gender identity and gender dysphoria in many ways. Today, we talked with author Katie J. McCoy, who has recently written a book, To Be a Woman , addressing these issues. Katie shared why this is an important topic for us all to read and learn about right now, as well as how we can do a better job of both loving those who are struggling and holding true to God’s Word. List...

Author and policy director Chelsea Patterson Sobolik joins us today to discuss adoption, longing for motherhood, and her new book, Called to Cultivate. Every woman has experienced longing, even if it hasn’t been specifically for motherhood. Mother’s Day can be a difficult time for many women who have experienced loss or longing. How can churches both celebrate moms and recognize those in the room...

Today we welcome Vaneetha Risner to discuss her new Bible study, Desperate for Hope . Have you ever asked, Why am I going through this? What if this never gets better? Does God really care about me?   When life falls apart, it’s easy to feel alone and slip into despair—disillusioned with God, hopeless about the future, and doubting your faith. In her 7-session study, Vaneetha tackles the hard ques...

As a conclusion for the When You Pray series of podcast episodes, we’re offering something a little different today. This episode is a guided prayer episode. So, you might want to come back to it another time or take a moment to get into a posture of prayer before listening, both in your physical posture—you may prefer to sit, kneel, or walk—and in the posture of your soul. You’ll hear the women o...

We’re offering a special series on prayer related to the newly-released Bible study When You Pray: A Study of Six Prayers in the Bible. This 7-session study from Lifeway Women combines the voices of six incredible Bible teachers: Kelly Minter, Jackie Hill Perry, Jen Wilkin, Jennifer Rothschild, Jada Edwards, and Kristi McLelland. Over three MARKED episodes, you’ll hear from each of these authors i...

We’re offering a special series on prayer related to the newly-released Bible study When You Pray : A Study of Six Prayers in the Bible. This 7-session study from Lifeway Women combines the voices of six incredible Bible teachers: Kelly Minter, Jackie Hill Perry, Jen Wilkin, Jennifer Rothschild, Jada Edwards, and Kristi McLelland. Over three MARKED episodes, you’ll hear from each of these authors...

We’re offering a special series on prayer related to the newly-released Bible study When You Pray : A Study of Six Prayers in the Bible. This 7-session study from Lifeway Women combines the voices of six incredible Bible teachers: Kelly Minter, Jackie Hill Perry, Jen Wilkin, Jennifer Rothschild, Jada Edwards, and Kristi McLelland. Over three MARKED episodes, you’ll hear from each of these authors...

Dean Inserra joins us on the podcast today as we discuss the local church, why it’s important for us as Christians to invest locally, what we can do to help visiting churchgoers feel at home in our churches and ways we can help our culturally Christian friends see what they’re missing about Jesus. We hope you’ll join us! ABOUT DEAN INSERRA Dean Inserra is a graduate of Liberty University and holds...

Professor and counselor Kristin Kellen, joins us today on the podcast to discuss her book, Counseling Women , a biblically grounded resource addressing common struggles that women face. We discuss issues such as depression, anxiety, infertility, trauma, abuse, disordered eating, and much more. Undergirded by a strong theological foundation, Kellen interweaves many practices of mainstream therapy a...

It’s spring! Kelly and Elizabeth share what they love about this season and what they are looking forward to. Bible studies, fellowship, podcasts, events, and travel are just some of the topics they discuss on today’s podcast. I hope you’ll join us! Kelly King is the Manager of Magazines/Devotional Publishing and Women’s Ministry Training for Lifeway Christian Resources. She is the author of Minis...

This week we welcome Rebecca McLaughlin, author of Navigating Gospel Truth . The Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—are four accounts of one extraordinary life. Each book tells the story of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. These book aren’t fairytales, fiction, or legend; they are gospel truth. How does reading the Gospels change the way we think about God? How does navigating...

Have you wondered what it’s like to be on stage at a Lifeway Women Live event? Join us today as we sit down with the emcees of Lifeway Women Live, Juliana Wilson and Nikki Lawrence. Hear how the Lord has impacted their lives in this role and how they help connect everyone in the room as sisters in Christ. Enjoy! JULIANA WILSON is the social media and influencer marketing specialist for Lifeway Wom...

Whether it’s a warm croissant, a bright bowl of fruit, a piece of cake, or a steaming cup of coffee put in front of her, author and Bible teacher Erin Davis has experienced all sorts of complicated responses to food, too. She’s discovered that God’s Word celebrates food as a gift while simultaneously inviting us to surrender every area of our lives—including what we put on our plates. Rather than...

Body shaming. Marriage shaming. Single shaming. Mom shaming. Lifestyle shaming. Religious shaming. It seems no matter which direction we turn, women can’t shake the shame that is constantly piled on top of us. Join us today as we talk to Jasmine Holmes, author of Never Cast Out , who knows this struggle all too well. Though shame has been a constant companion (and even a snare) throughout her life...

Today we welcome Ashley Irons, worship leader, speaker, and CEO of The Ironsharp Agency. We talk about her time on the road singing with Anthony Evans with the Going Beyond Conference and how women, in the secular workplace, still use their gifts and talents for the glory of God. Enjoy! Ashley Irons is the founder and CEO of The Ironsharp Agency, and in her spare time, a professional singer, havin...

Join us today as we talk to Kathryn Maak, co-founder and founder of the nonprofit ministry Dwellings. What is different about leading women’s ministry, and being a woman leading in ministry that is not gender specific? What trends are you seeing in ministry today? Listen in to find out! Kathryn Maack is the cofounder and leader of Dwellings – a discipleship movement for small groups and house chur...

Today we welcome Richard Blackaby, one of the authors of Experiencing God . God has used the truths of Experiencing God to awaken believers to a radically God-centered way of life. As a result, millions have come to know God intimately, to recognize His voice, and to understand His will for their lives. Join us today as Richard shares stories of how this study came about. Enjoy! Richard Blackaby i...

The Supreme Court ruling last summer has led to many conversations in the culture and the church regarding women and access to abortion. Today we welcome Lauren Green McAfee as she shares how it is impacting our churches, practical and long-term ways churches can help and how we can we love women well who find themselves in this situation. ABOUT LAUREN GREEN MCAFEE Lauren Green McAfee is a speaker...